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14 Keeper of the Winds – German Yards Deliver Aeolus 32 Speed-Keeper – Shipyard De Hoop Unleashes New FSIV 42 Next Generation Subsea Vessel – Island Performer

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WORKBOATS & SERVICE VESSELS

52 Little Rascal – Sanmar Delivers New Robert Allan Design 56 Pioneering Power – World’s First RSD CNG Tug 59 Historic Tugboats in Turkey – Dutch Industrial Heritage

HOISTING & LIFTING GEAR

22 Full Circle – TTS NMF Give Van Oord’s Aeolus a Lift 38 The World on a String – Synthetic & Steel Ropes 45 Taking up the Slack – Greater Degree of Electronic Control SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT

25 Europe: Resilient Competitor – Still Top in Complex Specials 46 Knowledge Engineers – Big Ideas for Small Parts 70 Imtech – Bringing Remote Possibilities to Reality

THE NETHERLANDS

66 60 Years of Nieland – Cold Forming Hull Panels 77 Sealing the Deal – IHC Sealing Solutions TRADE SHOW

61 SMM – World Capital of the Maritime Industry 79 The Future Is in the Water – Offshore Energy 2014 REGULARS

1 Publisher’s Note 7 News in Brief 81 Outfitters Pages 85 Yellow & Finch Pages 88 Word on the Sea www. s h i p b u i l d i n g - i n d ustr y.eu

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PSV 5000s Scale New Heights Recently, Damen Shipyards Group signed multiple contracts for their PSV 5000. Wilson Sons, Damen’s Brazilian partner yard, signed a contract for two PSV 5000s, measuring 85m in length and 19m in width. The PSVs will feature a dieselelectric propulsion line with DP2 station keeping capabilities. The vessels will comply to the specifications of the sixth round of the Program for the Renovation of the Offshore Support Fleet of Petrobras, including a travelling gantry crane for

offshore operations. In addition, Atlantic Towing has selected the newly-designed, ice-strengthened PSV 5000 vessels to meet its demanding 10 year offshore support contract with ExxonMobil Canada Properties and Hibernia Management and Development Company (HMDC). The vessels will operate in the challenging sub-arctic waters of the Hibernia and Hebron oil fields, off Newfoundland and Labrador.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Meyer Werft to Acquire STX Finland The German ship builder Meyer Werft will strengthen its yards with the STX Finland shipyard in Turku. With its 70 percent stake, Meyer Werft takes the industrial leadership of the new company. As Jan Meyer, Managing Partner of Meyer Werft, explained, “This acquisition will strengthen the yards in Papenburg, Turku and Rostock. In addition both shipyards respect each other for their high level of professionalism and thus can learn a lot from each other in order to improve their working processes or to join forces on research and development. We are confident that in this way we can create a good opportunity for the Finnish maritime cluster to thrive and also hope to interest many young people to join us for building the future high-tech ships.” The plan is to rename STX Finland Oy to Meyer Turku Shipyard Oy.

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Strengthening Strategic Objectives Yaskawa Electric Corporation has acquired The Switch, a supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications. The product portfolios of The Switch and Yaskawa complement each other well for applications in renewables, marine and industry. Permanent magnet machines and low-voltage converters from The Switch range from 500kW to 8.0+MW, whereas Yaskawa offers medium-voltage converters that extend the offering to large wind turbines and other applications. Yaskawa’s global network will be used to promote The Switch’s products in wind power, marine and industrial applications.

New Pliot Vessel at Teesport PD Ports has welcomed a new pilot vessel, named Saltholme, to Teesport, which will join the current fleet to aid navigation of ships into the port. PD Ports has invested over GBP 1 million into this new vessel, built by Anglesey, Wales-based Holyhead Marine Services Limited, which will enable the Tees Bay Pilots to continue to assist Teesport and the Port of Hartlepool. Benefiting from the most up-to-date navigation technology and powered by twin Scania marine diesel engines, the vessel can cruise at 22.5 knots in a wide range of sea states. The vessel has been carefully designed to cope with the extreme weather conditions that can be experienced in Tees Bay with the inclusion of advanced shock mitigation seating.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Latest ERRV launched in Spain

Strong Tensile Strength

The latest Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV), named the Grampian Dynamic, was launched at the Balenciaga Shipyard in Northern Spain. This is the first in a series of vessels, commissioned by Craig Group in a GBP 70 million investment. The vessel, managed by the Craig Group division, North Star Shipping, is 50m long with one daughter craft and one fast rescue craft as well as state-of-the-art survival facilities. The Grampian Dynamic is one of six new vessels to be delivered to North Star Shipping during 2014 and 2016. Three further D-Class IMT 950 ERRVs along with two F-Class IMT 958 ERRVs will also be delivered to replace existing tonnage in the fleet.

DSR Corp, the Korean shipbuilding and offshore rope maker, recently launched its innovative fibre rope, SuperMax78. The special fibre rope of Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has stronger tensile strength and weighs less than an eighth of steel wire ropes of the same diameter. SuperMax78 is specially designed so that its life span and performance is not affected by a wide range of weather conditions. Recently, DSR was awarded a significant offshore project in Brazil where they provided 3,300t Minimum Breaking Load slings. Read more on pg 38.

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Opus Marine will invest in innovation and report impact forces applied to boat landings in offshore wind farms. For this purpose Opus Marine has signed an agreement with MIR Maritime covering data acquisition and recording on board of five of their CTVs. The newly developed system named Motion Impact Recorder will collect the ship’s motion related to the GPS coordinates and transmit the findings to the company’s server that will prepare regular reports evidencing the forces during transit and dockings on-site at the wind turbine’s foundations.

It’s not completely ready to go, but the world’s largest sailboat, at 146m, will feature the most innovative emission control technique from Emigreen. The vessel – currently under construction in Germany – is one of a kind, not only because of its massive size and draught of 17m, but also due to the high-end technology in the engine room applied by Emigreen. The company produces customised, integrated emission control solutions, for the maritime and other sectors. Emigreen’s strength lies in its expertise combined with the ability to understand the complex market in which it works. The company commented: “We link science and the market. Therefore all of our solutions are highly efficient, highly reliable and highly controllable, whether designed for an inland barge, short-sea carrier or luxury yacht like the one being built in Germany right now.”

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Eco-Friendly Ship Christened

Trimline Appoints New CEO

In July, the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, christened deepsea research vessel Sonne. After a construction period of over 20 months, Meyer Werft and Neptun Werft were very pleased to announce that the ship is the first to use innovative components with aid from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) and the Federal State of Mecklenburg Vorpommern. The new research vessel has a length of 116m, is 20.6m wide and is characterised by a high energy efficiency. The ship was designed according to the latest environmental standards and was awarded for its eco-friendly ship design with the environmental label ‘Blue Angel’.

Trimline has appointed Andrew Richards as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Richards, currently Group Key Account Director at Survitec Group, will take up his post at Trimline on 7 August and his role will see him strategically lead the company through the biggest development phase in its history, as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015. Trimline has undergone its largest expansion in recent years with twelve new vacancies created within the last year alone and the number of employees reaching 100. Turnover at the company has now exceeded GBP 20 million and this is anticipated to increase to GBP 30 million within the next 5 years.

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FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH (FCES) announced the issue of nearly EUR 5 million in awards by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, to support a 3 year research and development project between FCES and joint venture partner Fraunhofer IKTS. The project targets further enhancements to the Direct FuelCell technology by increasing power density and operating life of the fuel cells, leading to lower costs. The research is being performed in Germany by FCES at an existing facility in Ottobrunn and by Fraunhofer IKTS at a facility located in Dresden.

The delivery of the 7-Oceans to offshore services company Rederij Groen, the Netherlands, marks a new milestone in Offshore Support Vessel construction. The vessel has been designed in close cooperation with both Rederij Groen and their customer. The Seismic Research Support Vessel was constructed by Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam – part of Damen Shipyards Group – and is the first in a series of three identical vessels. For optimal manoeuvrability two Veth azimuth stern drives were chosen. They are each driven by an active front end, frequency controlled electric motor of 500kW. Power is generated by three Caterpillar C18 generator sets of 525kVA. Also, a 90kW electric bow thruster is fitted.

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VAN OORD RECENTLY HELD A 2 DAY CELEBRATION AT ROTTERDAM’S WILHELMINAKADE QUAY TO CELEBRATE THE ENTRY INTO SERVICE OF AEOLUS – named for the Keeper of the Winds in Greek mythology. The new vessel is a complex offshore wind turbine T&I platform built by German shipyards Sietas in Hamburg and Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven. Aeolus is Van Oord’s first T&I vessel for the construction of offshore wind farms and the first such vessel ever to be built in Germany. WORDS BY BEN LITTLER

an Oord currently have a focus on developing their own equipment to fulfill their roles as EPC contractors. Nexus, the cable-laying vessel commissioned from Damen Shipyards for the Gemini project is one such example. Aeolus is another.

Efficient Expertise The first part of the construction work was carried out by Sietas Shipyard. The yard is Germany’s oldest, having been founded in 1635 by Carsten Sietas. Today, Sietas is renowned as the producer of special purpose, high quality vessels. Aeolus was built at the yard despite the fact that, at the time, it was in administration. Sietas was purchased by Russian company Pella Shipyard in March this year and is now known as Pella Sietas. The buyer has guaranteed the operation of the yard for a minimum of a further 8 years. Sietas constructed the vessel without recourse to public money or loans. Berthold Brinkmann, administrator at Sietas, said, “I am proud of what the employees at Sietas Shipyard have accomplished with this ship. They have always put in the maximum effort in the course of the insolvency process and, as a result, a highly complex, special-purpose vessel has been produced for demanding offshore wind farm projects. At the same time I would like to thank the company Van Oord… for their trust in Sietas Shipyard with this order during the ongoing

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SPECS Length Beam Draught Speed Main crane Auxiliary cranes Main engines Propulsion Bow thrusters Stern thrusters Dynamic Positioning Accommodation Jack-up system Bunkers Classification

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whilst the vessel is in elevated position. During the final stages of the work in Hamburg, Sietas integrated a Neuenfelder Maschinenfabriek (NMF) offshore installation crane. NMF was formerly a subsidiary of Sietas and is now a part of the TTS Group. The crane has a capacity to lift 990t @ 30m outreach and able to reach up to 80m, well suited to the current generation of turbine components. Read more about the TTS NMF crane on pg 22. Additionally, Aeolus features two auxiliary cranes able to handle 20t @ 24m.

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Standing Tall In Hamburg four jack-houses were outfitted to the vessel, containing the hydraulics and the lifting system that would eventually facilitate the jacking of Aeolus’ legs. For the design, manufacture, delivery and commissioning of Aeolus’ jacking system, Sietas and Van Oord appointed the Netherlands-based Muns Techniek. Muns Techniek’s jacking system is based upon the pin-in-hole concept with hydraulic cylinders. Series of three holes are provided around the diameter of the vessel’s legs at intervals along its length. The jacking frame has three hydraulic locking pins, which are inserted into the pinholes in the legs. Lifting forces for each lifting frame are delivered by three pairs of hydraulic cylinders. To achieve continuous lifting, an upper and lower lifting frame are simultaneously active, partly in parallel and

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partly in opposition to each other within any one jacking cycle. Operation of the jacking cylinders, including insertion and retraction of the locking pins, is controlled by a computer, allowing transfer of lifting during the parallel motion of upper and lower frames. Each leg is fitted with a jetting system, which overcomes the adhesion between the spudcans and the seabed during leg retraction. Nozzles discharge seawater in a downward direction with defined power and flow rate.

On the Move For final outfitting, including integration of the legs, Aeolus sailed down the Elbe to Bremerhaven, to Lloyd Werft. Sailing in the Elbe with the legs attached would have required the request for a special permit

and moving the vessel provided an easier solution. Lloyd Werft has past experience of similar vessels, having fitted out two installation projects for RWE Innogy nearly 2 years ago. Rüdiger Pallentin, Lloyd Werft Chairman, explains that this track record was responsible for securing work on Aeolus for the yard. “We were able to win this very interesting job because we have already demonstrated with [the vessels] Victoria Mathias and Friedrich Ernestine just what we are capable of.” Lloyd Werft’s scope also included the mounting of a special access system, allowing smaller vessels, such as tender boats, to dock. Additionally they fitted a number of foundations and fastenings to enable carriage and securing of heavy wind farm components. They also fitted the

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gangway system to facilitate passage from the vessel to structures at the wind farm.

It’s Got Legs

Sietas and Van Oord have reached a milestone in German shipbuilding.

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The four legs of Aeolus each measure some 87m in length and weigh 920t. They have a 4.5m diameter and a plate thickness of no more than 100mm. Fitting the legs also involved the fitting of the 8m diameter spudcans. Sietas’ design allows for the spudcans to be integrated into Aeolus’ hull when the legs are retracted. Mammoet, using the largest crawler crane in the world – the Liebherr LR13000, carried out the lifting of Aeolus onto her legs. The crane has a 3,800t lift capacity and a 130m jib. Setting it up for the job took 12 days. Mammoet designed, fabricated and delivered project specific top lifting tools and a tailing frame to lift the legs securely. Mammoet installed the four spudcans to the legs, using a specially engineered method. This involved a float-over type installation method, whereby the partly rigged spudcans were positioned on the seabed. Aeolus, with legs installed, was then moved over the spudcans, which were connected using cranes and divers.

Fully Booked Aeolus’ first task is to construct the Eneco Luchterduinen Offshore Wind Farm, 23km off the Dutch coast for Eneco and the Mitsubishi Corporation. Van Oord, as EPC contractor on the project, has responsibility for the foundations, the complete electrical infrastructure, including the offshore transformer and the installation of the turbines. Once Eneco Luchterduinen is up and running, Aeolus will sail onwards to the Gemini Project. The 600MW Offshore wind farm will be built in the North Sea, 85km from the Groningen coast in the Netherlands. 150 4MW Siemens wind turbines will be installed at depths up to 35m. Aeolus is already proving her worth as a sound investment, being fully booked up until the end of 2016. i. www.vanoord.com i. www.pellasietas.com i. www.lloydwerft.com i. www.munstechniek.nl

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TTS NMF GIVE VAN OORD’S AEOLUS A LIFT

Full Circle TTS NMF HAS DELIVERED A HEAVY-LIFT OFFSHORE CRANE (HLOC) FOR VAN OORD’S AEOLUS OFFSHORE wind turbine installation vessel. The leg encircling crane (LEC) provides sufficient safe lifting capacity for Aeolus to fulfill its role as offshore wind farms are located increasingly further away from shore in deeper waters and consist of ever larger components.

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ales Manager Offshore at TTS NMF MarcLaurence Mühlenbeek says that his company is committed to a renewable future. To that end they are only too pleased to be involved in a project they feel will help make this reality via the development of the offshore wind energy sector.

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“We welcome the chance to create reliable, safe and innovative solutions for this industry,” he says. “The changing situation within offshore wind – greater distances and larger parts – presents a number of logistical challenges. Amongst these is the need for specialised vessels and with these comes the need for HLOCs.“ He says a market analysis of projects currently underway w w w. s h i p b u i l d i n g -i n d u s tr y. e u

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or planned suggests that an offshore wind turbine installation vessel requires a HLOC with a capacity to lift at least 800t. TTS NMF delivered just such a crane last year. Van Oord’s Aeolus offshore wind vessel required a LEC type crane with a lifting capacity above this, at 900t @ 30m outreach. Even at full outreach of 80m, the crane can lift 240t. TTS NMF delivered the crane with high speed capability for hoisting, luffing and slewing in each load step. Like all TTS NMF cranes, this one has an unlimited slewing range of 360° and is outfitted with a roller slewing bearing. Read more about Aeolus on pg 14.

Easy-to-Maintain

To facilitate simple maintenance, TTS NMF’s design ensures simple access to the main hoisting components for service procedures and repairs. And, to extend the operational lifetime of the crane, there are larger drums with fewer layers, resulting in thicker, shorter ropes. A protection cover has been provided to shelter winches from the harsh environmental

conditions that are going to be an inevitable feature of Aeolus’ operations. In order to increase operational efficiency the crane is additionally equipped with a remote maintenance system.

Clearing the Leg

The wire luffed crane is equipped with a 105m long jib designed as a lattice structure. Due to the large boom size TTS NMF have integrated a park assistance system that helps the operator in finding the resting position of the boom. TTF NMS are applying these design principles to other LEC projects, for both columnar and triangular lattice structured jack-up legs and crane capacities up to 1,600t SWL.

Outstanding CV

Mr Mühlenbeek says the Hamburg company has the CV necessary for such a project. “Long-standing experience, a thorough

understanding of the technical issues involved and detailed knowledge gained through the execution of 29 SWL 4001,000t SWL heavy-lift cranes makes us a reliable partner in the heavy cargo lifting sectors.” He says that safety is always a priority in the company’s crane designs. The Aeolus crane features an anticollision system developed in-house by TTS NMF, which helps to avoid collisions between the crane and fixed structures on board the vessel. The fixed structure coordinates are stored prior to operations, and the booms rotation angle and height is then measured in relation to these structures. Further safety control comes courtesy of a memory storage position and a load swing control.

LEC, to Keppel Singmarine in Singapore, as well as for a 50t pedestal offshore crane for the yard of NakilatKeppel Offshore & Marine in Qatar. The LEC is based on the same principles as the Aeolus crane and will be capable of encircling a 4m diameter columnar jack-up leg. Mr Mühlenbeek said the contracts were the result of the company’s approach. “TTS NMF recognises the importance of flexibility and imagination in today’s changing technical and economic environment. We’re looking forward to delivering more high-quality cranes that will fulfill the needs of the offshore wind and oil & gas industries.” i. www.ttsgroup.com

Flexible Imagination TTS NMS has recently secured a further contract for the delivery of a 200t

Image courtesy of TTS NMF

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SEA Europe’s Govert Hamers: “We have a clear message for the new commission.” Regarding the new European Commission, the message is very clear: we’re not an industry that’s asking for aid, but we’re an industry that can give aid to Europe – in the sense that we can really provide solutions for its economic and environmental challenges. We used to be the guys asking for help, subsidies. That changed years ago. The industry today is a relatively high-tech industry, vibrant and growing again, making money. We’re doing very well in a number of high profile and complex marine markets, generating EUR 72 billion of revenues, 500,000 jobs in Europe and we’re number three in the world after China and South Korea. Our order book in Europe is EUR 32 billion. But we want our policy makers to address the distortions of the level playing field in the world. And of course we want the same things that the automotive, aviation and rail industries get. We deserve it because we have a very good industry with a future.

Danish Maritime hosted SEA Europe’s Annual General Meeting in Copenhagen in June, including a visit to MAN Diesel & Turbo’s Headquarters.

acts as a brake on the development of the US shipbuilding industry. The EU could be more aggressive by not only talking, but putting penalties in place, being tougher now and then. It won’t help to close our borders, if only because we’re a very export-driven continent.

“I don’t see this whole shift of labour around the world as a threat.” European yards typically focus very much on complex specials, one-off vessels. You can still produce them competitively in Europe, but of course you have to take advantage of low cost environments in other places in the world for less sophisticated pieces “There’s no disenchantment with of equipment. And the marine Europe in shipbuilding.” equipment industry internationalised National associations see a lot of Europe, seemingly, is value in one united voice in Europe. a long time ago; a lot of these companies I think everyone recognises that it have production facilities in low cost the only region countries. And there’s nothing wrong doesn’t help to solely represent promoting open markets with that. It’s a very competitive Denmark or Holland or whoever on environment and we need to take care their own in the big world, or even without reciprocity... of our costs. It would be silly to swim Germany on its own. I would say that against the tide. We’re no different from in European shipbuilding, it’s more automotive, aviation or you name it. I think it’s good that that we’re getting closer together than the other way people look around in the world to get the best value for around. Breaking up the EU would be a bad idea and I their customer. Some people might say, yeah but you’re don’t think it will happen – it would be pretty disastrous. taking jobs out of Europe, but that’s not the case. Maybe It’s a pity that our politicians are not able to explain that you take some jobs out of Europe, but there are examples properly to their voters. But when it comes to the around of companies that actually have more jobs in national associations, and the shipyards and the supply Europe [than before moving production outside Europe]. If chain, there’s no such disenchantment with Europe. they didn’t do that they would have died anyway. There is one example in the Netherlands where one shipyard group “Protectionism is not the way to go, it’s bad for has moved lots and lots of jobs outside the Netherlands, business.” but they’re bigger in the Netherlands than ever before in Some of our competitors do get a lot of unfair terms of employment, but it’s high level employment, advantages, for instance in the financing. We need to engineers and things like that. fight those. Europe, seemingly, is the only region promoting open markets without reciprocity from our “The voice of the small manufacturer lacks at the international colleagues and this really hurts our homeEuropean level.” grown business. I can only encourage the EU to be more We need lots of innovative technologies and the smaller proactive in addressing these issues. It has been an companies tend to be more innovative than the bigger everlasting, changing battlefield for the last decades, and ones by nature – you see that in any industry. Their it will continue to be so. I certainly don’t want to fight innovations are what are really needed by the shipyards, against competition, which is very healthy, but unfair to make sure they have the right solutions for future competition – at the end of the day it’s not helping the challenges. That’s what our industry is about. other guy. It could be argued that the American Jones Act

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[To stimulate research, development and innovation] at the European level there’s money going around. You typically have to form a consortium with a number of companies to be able to compete for that money. In all fairness to smaller companies, they often don’t have the resources to take care of the paperwork and it takes a while before you get awarded and it takes a while before you get paid. But I think there’s clearly an incentive for Brussels to involve these smaller companies in these programmes. “We have to push the visibility of the maritime sector in Brussels.” We should be as visible as the aviation, railway and road sectors. A lot of people in Europe don’t see ships daily, so the sector is not quite on the public’s mind as much as the other sectors. Worldwide we’ve seen the shipbuilding order intake grow 60 percent, so the industry is really picking up worldwide. In Europe we’re focusing on high profile complex markets that we’re doing very well in. We’re number one in the world when it comes to cruise ships, number one in the world when it comes to dredgers, still number one when it comes to complex offshore vessels. Number one in superyachts. So we have strong position in a number of niches which in themselves are limited but all together it adds up to number three

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position worldwide. I think these are markets that are still growing and have a need for innovation. We’re not looking at building container vessels any more. We’re really looking at supplying solutions for the world of tomorrow, which is about sustainability, transport, use of resources of the sea in a sustainable manner. There are lots of challenges that lay ahead of us, that’s exactly what the maritime industry likes to provide solutions for. i. www.seaeurope.eu

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France • Groupement des Industries de Construction & Activités Navales

Bulgaria • Bulgarian National Association of Shipbuilding and Shiprepair Odessos Shiprepair Yard S.A.

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• Verband für Schiffbau und Meerestechnik e. V. Steinhöft, 11 (Slomanhaus)

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Greece • Association of Hellenic Shipbuilding & Shiprepairing Industries

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• Finnish Marine Industries i. www.marineindustries.fi

Germany • VDMA German Engineering Federation – Marine and Offshore Equipment Industries

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Denmark

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Lithuania • Association of Lithuanian Shipbuilders and Shiprepairers

Italy • Associazione Nazionale dell industria Navalmeccanica

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The Netherlands • Netherlands Maritime Technology

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Norway

• Unión Española de Constructores Navales

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• Forum Okrętowe i. www.forumokretowe.org.pl

Turkey • Turkish Association of Ship Industrialists (GESAD)

Portugal • Associação das Indústrias Navais

i. www.aclunaga.es

• Aedimar The Basque Maritime Forum, Foro Marítimo Vasco

Poland

i. www.maritimetechnology.nl

• Norsk Industri

i. www.gesad.org.tr

United Kingdom • Shipbuilders and Shiprepairers Association

i. www.ain.pt

Romania

• Society of Maritime Industries

• Asociatia Nationala a Constructorilor de Nave din Romania

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Spain • Aclunaga Cluster of the Galician Naval Sector

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i. www.maritimeindustries.org

i. www.anconav.ro

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SHIPYARD DE HOOP HAS RECENTLY COMPLETED SEA TRIALS ON THE FIRST FAST SERVICE INTERVENTION VESSEL (FSIV) 2000. THE VESSEL OFFERS high-tech cargo and crew transfer capabilities with an extensive range of custom options, enviable speed-keeping performance and a strong focus on fuel efficiency.

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Having successfully trialled the first of the vessels, De Hoop are constructing a further six FSIV 2000s, which are aimed at combined transportation of cargo and passengers to offshore oil fields. Construction is being split between two sites in the Netherlands; CSR in Rotterdam and Groningen Shipyards, Waterhuizen. Those built in Rotterdam are being outfitted at De Hoop’s Lobith yard, whilst those at Waterhuizen will go to De Hoop Foxhol.

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“Our products are complex, high-tech and comfortable. However, we simplify the process of construction through customisation. Many shipyards concentrate on building standard ships that have all the bells and whistles – that can do everything. We try to really customise the vessel to the client’s needs. It does only what it has to do, nothing more. This makes it cost effective. This way you can get a European standard vessel for an internationally competitive price.” Cost-efficiency is very much the name of the game with the FSIV 2000. De Hoop has designed the vessels to conform to the strictest environmental standards, ensuring the lowest possible fuel consumption. w w w. s h i p b u i l d i n g -i n d u s tr y. e u

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SPECS Length 55.17m Beam 9m Depth 4.5m Draught 3.1m Deadweight 210t Speed 21.3 knots Working deck space 200m2 Accommodation 100 passengers, 8 crew Fuel capacity 40m3 to be increased to 200m3 as an option Freshwater capacity 5m3 to be increased to 160m3 as an option Propulsion Hybrid diesel-electric/diesel-direct Main power generators 2x Caterpillar 3516 Classification Germanischer Lloyd for worldwide operation

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The twin propeller configuration De Hoop has employed here also improves the vessel’s fuel efficiency. This is the result of the large blade surface area relative to underwater resistanceincreasing appendages.

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Typically three or four smaller propellers, or a jet system, would be used. Both of these options offer less efficiency, seeing considerable speed reduction when carrying cargo. De Hoop’s ‘the Hoop’ configuration enables the vessel to maintain its top speed of 21.3 knots, even when carrying the maximum 200t payload. The multi-chine hull is also a key component in the FSIV’s fuel-efficient performance. De Hoop have optimised the hull with both transit and DP in mind. It is a lightweight construction built under Germanischer Lloyd High Speed Craft rules. Weight reduction has been achieved via a combination of sophisticated construction techniques and use of high tensile steel. Small entrance angles of the waterlines and long bowlines improve sea-going performance in challenging conditions – even at 20 knots the acceleration remains well within comfort levels.

Unique Characteristics

The FSIV is unique in being constructed entirely from steel. There are a number of reasons for this decision. For one thing, steel

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is a more economical option than the alternative – aluminium. It is also easier to repair and requires less advanced equipment and techniques. Steel is also more versatile, especially in terms of fire-fighting. Whereas aluminium requires pre-wetting before it can be used in such operations, steel does not. De Hoop also point out that, in the event of the vessel being used in areas where there is a potential of piracy or even terrorism, steel can be made bullet-proof far easier than aluminium.

Lap of Luxury

The FSIV exploits De Hoop’s long experience in building luxury cruise vessels. High standard accommodation is provided for up to 100 seated passengers and eight crew. A sophisticated insulation system ensures low noise and vibration levels for those on board; no accommodation space has a sound level above 58dB(A) at full speed. Seating is of a very high standard for extreme comfort and De Hoop have provided plenty of luggage space. Passengers are entertained with

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These ships perform above all industry standards... [with] the lowest possible fuel consumption. ‘on-demand’ movies and music, in much the same style as in an aircraft cabin. Food is available to passengers from a self-service buffet. For the crew onboard, there are four double-berth cabins. De Hoop also offer the option of two-deck accommodation berths for up to sixteen people as an alternative to the 100 seats, should overnight stays be a requirement. An optional hull vane can be applied to reduce pitching for increased comfort levels. The location of the lounge area is also a step towards greater comfort. It has been placed a quarter of the way along the bow, meaning lower accelerations.

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A Boat with Options

The customisable features of the FSIV 2000 are many. For example, instead of the fixed pitch ducted propellers that are fitted to the vessels currently being built, it is possible to use high rpm propellers. This configuration will enable the vessel to reach top speeds of over 25 knots. However, it will also lead to slightly reduced speed-keeping performance. Another option is the fitting of a hull vane designed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. This consists of a fixed foil positioned below the hull and behind the rudders, fitted by means of struts. This lowers fuel consumption by an additional 11 to 15 percent, dependent on speed. The 55m length vessels can carry up to 200t deck cargo, though De Hoop’s design can be adjusted, with below-deck tank configurations, to have storage for liquid cargo, such as fuel and potable water, up to a total of 400t. The vessel is also flexible when it comes to DP. The FSIV 2000 is a DP1 class notation vessel but, thanks to the hybrid engine configuration, can easily be upgraded to DP2 if required.

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Safe Transit

The cargo deck is well protected by the forward superstructure, high freeboard and side panels, guaranteeing safe transit for cargo. Cargo receives additional protection courtesy of the bowlines, which reduce the amount of water getting on deck. The second cargo deck is 40m2 and located in front of the accommodation. It is protected by high bulwarks/coaming construction and two strong longitudinal tubes between the structure and the bow. Fittings and lashings are provided to enable sea fastening of one TEU container.

Premium Performance

Mr Janssens, speaking soon after the successful sea trials of the first FSIV 2000, was very pleased with the outcome: “These ships perform above all industry standards. We are achieving very good results with the FSIV 2000 and the lowest possible fuel consumption, making theses very costeffective vessels.”

Compact DP De Hoop commissioned Alphatron Marine to provide Navis DP4000 DP systems to the FSIV 2000 vessels currently under construction. Photo courtesy of Alphatron Marine The Navis DP4000 is well suited to vessels with limited space available in the navigation console. The remote manual thruster controls, the main engine alarm and monitoring system and the autopilot are all integrated in the system. This means that there is no requirement for separate control and display units in the console. Alphatron are also supplying complete navigation and communication packages for the seven FSIVs.

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SYNTHETIC & STEEL ROPES

The World

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KOREAN-BASED DSR HAS BEEN MANUFACTURING SYNTHETIC FIBRE ROPES AS WELL AS STEEL WIRE ROPE FOR OVER 50 YEARS NOW. WITH FIVE specialised manufacturing plants located in South Korea, DSR is known for being the only manufacturer to produce both synthetic and steel ropes within the same company. Just recently DSR have been awarded a major offshore contract at the Sapinhoa Norte and Cernambi Sul Project in Brazil, where they supplied Heavy Lift Slings with a Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) of 3,300t.

anking their most impressive projects so far, the Sapinhoa Norte and Cernambi Sul Projects take the first place, said Billy Kim, Branch Office Manager at DSR. “In October, 2012, one of our customers won an EPIC contract with Petrobras for the Sapinhoa Norte and Cernambi Sul Projects, as part of the development of the Santos Basin, 300km off the coastline of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo States. We had to develop SuperMax Slings for installing SWLR (Steel Wave Lazy Riser) and FSHR (Free Standing Hybrid Risers) which have a MBL of 3,300t. You can imagine we had to overcome some important challenges,” he said. To develop the sling DSR put together a Task Force Team consisting of eight people, containing members of the Research and Development Centre, Sales and Production teams. They worked on the project for over 4 months. Mr Kim continued: “The project is planned to be operational in the 3rd quarter of 2014 and, based on our numbers, our sling will then carry the world record for a fibre sling.”

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During the OTC Conference in Houston, DSR previewed the next generation of ropes, called SuperMax SK78, that offer even higher breaking loads and tenacity.

to anticipate the customers’ needs. Mr Kim said: “DSR was the first in Asia to develop the SuperMax line of ropes to better service their customers. The continuous improvement in both design and function makes DSR a key player within the shipbuilding industry.” With over 1,000 employees spread over three continents; sales and support locations in Dusseldorf, New York, and Osaka; manufacturing plants in the Republic of Korea and one in Qingdao, China, DSR is aiming at an even bigger global presence. The manufacturer has seen a large growth in requests for their innovative ropes from shipbuilders and offshore platforms within the last several years.

Research & Development

Mr Kim explained that over the last 100 years, not a lot has changed when it comes to rope making. Nevertheless DSR is always on the search for an innovative way to optimise the ropes through DSR’s dedicated Research and Development Centre. The centre, with over 30 dedicated engineering staff members – all with years of practical experience both inside the lab and in the field – enables DSR to provide ropes that have superior characteristics and that are unrivalled within the industry. “We are constantly improving our existing products, as we work in tandem with our

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customers to develop and improve the areas that are of concern to them,” said Mr Kim. “The products are then field tested and fine-tuned, so that our products can easily fit within the classification of the world’s finest producers,” he continued.

SuperMax

DSR’s SuperMax rope is specially designed to measure up to the challenges of the shipbuilding industry. In the summer of 2003, Typhoon Maemi came ashore on the southern coast of Korea, packing wind velocities up to 75m/s. While most vessels were swept aground or came loose from their moorings, the vessels secured with DSR’s SuperMax ropes remained safely anchored and moored in place. With its high breaking loads with low mass and exceptional anti-abrasion properties, it has a proprietary coating that dramatically reduces abrasion. “The performance of our ropes during this typhoon exceeded all expectations and they became the preferred ropes for all Korean shipyards,” said Mr Kim. “Our SuperMax ropes have also been used globally for critical heavy lift applications such as nuclear power plant turbines and in the building of the Burge Khalifa Towers in Dubai.”

The Next Generation

Even though SuperMax has such excellent results, the ideal product in rope making for DSR is one that extends even more value to the customer, a rope that not only lengthens the life cycle but also builds even more upon reliability and safety. Keeping that in mind, Mr Kim sees a bright future ahead. “We think that in the future the focus and growth will lie in high performance ropes made of HMPE (Dyneema) and PET (marine finished). We also predict even higher breaking loads that can maximise the strength of Steel Wire Ropes. That is why in the future we will make an even bigger effort to improve the dynamic ranges of our products. This will eventually maximise the characteristics and reduce weight.” DSR is already preparing for the future by offering a series of ropes that have vastly superior mechanical characteristics combined with strong anti-abrasive assets and will continue to expand the capabilities of their ropes to meet the growing challenges of the market. i. www.dsrcorp.com

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ISLAND PERFORMER

Next Generation Subsea Vessel THE ULSTEIN VERFT SUBSEA NEW BUILD, ISLAND PERFORMER, WAS RECENTLY DELIVERED TO SHIP OWNER ISLAND OFFSHORE. SHE IS THE NEXT GENERATION SUBSEA VESSEL FROM ULSTEIN, WITH LARGE ACCOMMODATION, STORAGE AND lifting capacities, equipped for deep subsea work. Built according to the latest international regulations in safety and comfort, the flexible, state-of-the-art RLWI (Riser-less Light Well Intervention)/IMR (Inspection, maintenance and repair) vessel will serve her first 5 years for FTO in the Gulf of Mexico.

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TO – the joint venture between FMC Technologies, Edison Chouest Offshore and Island Offshore – developed a solution that is particularly adapted to both RLWI and

IMR work and strongly believe that the Island Performer will prove her value in the years to come. “She is able to perform operations at depths down to 3,000m, and the contracted work starts at year’s end,” says Håvard Ulstein, Managing Director Island Offshore. “However, the very first assignment will be for the RogFast connection in Norway, in which the scope of work will be to investigate the sea bottom.”

Meeting the Highest Standards

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“A large intervention tower is placed over the 8 x 8m main moon pool. The vessel is equipped with a 250t active heave compensated offshore crane with a below-deck winch, and carries two deep-sea work ROVs, one to be launched through a dedicated moon pool and the other from the starboard side,” explains Mr Ulstein. When it comes to safety, a shelter deck runs all the way past the main moon pool and aft to the main crane. This increases the operational window for moon pool work and offers a shielded space for various equipment. Arranged on the

shelter deck is a multiskidding system for handling 100t skidding pallets. The design also includes a heavy-load cargo deck for transporting equipment for a multitude of operations and construction work. Island Performer is equipped with resiliently mounted tunnel thrusters, and she carries the DNV GL class notation Comfort Class, COMF-V1, which ensures that noise and vibrations are kept at minimum. SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalysts are installed for all engines. An ESD (Emergency Shut Down) system is installed in order to automatically close down systems in case of a hydrocarbon leakage. Island Performer has a crew capacity of 130, and in case of evacuation, each of the lifeboats on the starboard and port sides can accommodate everyone on board. Carrying the patented Ulstein X-Bow, the vessel has reduced speed loss in head seas, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and emissions to air. i. www.ulstein.com

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DOUBLE D MARINE OFFER GREATER DEGREE OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Taking up the Slack DOUBLE D MARINE’S ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONSTANT TENSION (CT) WINCH SYSTEM HAS THE SAME principles as standard systems. However, the advanced control mechanism provides its own benefits. These, Double D say, include cost-efficiency, greater control and reliability all in a compact package.

t was 2 years ago when Double D engineer Bert van Dijk began development of an electronically controlled CT system. Double D were seeking to create a system that offered greater efficiency than the standard hydraulic system. Hydraulic systems, explains Mr Van Dijk, are “cumbersome and labour intensive. The control systems require constant force and a lot of oil for their very large power packs.”

Easily Adaptable

The system developed by Mr Van Dijk usually requires only minimal alterations to be made to existing winch systems before being installed. “The system is modular and no modifications to the existing power pack are needed. The control system is fully integrated into the crane and does not effect the operation. The operating system can be integrated into the remote control,” explains Mr Van Dijk. In principle, the system can be used on any existing 1-10t winch on Heila cranes and other types of crane. Double D always carries out advanced checks to ascertain suitability for modification. “In the event that the crane can not be modified, there is always the option of complete replacement with an electrically controlled winch,” says John van der Linden, Sales Manager at Double D. “We can carry out modification and replacement on-site anywhere in the world.”

User-Friendly

Double D have developed the electric CT system with user-friendliness and easy maintenance in mind. The speed the system

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runs at is easily set for the requirements of individual projects. They have provided a display screen so that the status of each sensor can easily be read. This means that, in the event of a problem, the operator will instantly know its location. The easy-to-maintain design then allows for the client to replace the relevant component themselves.

Clear Benefits

Mr Van der Linden is very clear about what he sees as the advantages of the electronically controlled CT system. “The benefits are self-evident. An electronically controlled system is less expensive, less prone to hydraulic system failure and more compact. Electronic control saves time – and time, as we all know, is money.” Double D have already successfully tested and delivered the first electrically controlled CT winch systems. i. www.double-d-marine.com

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Knowledge Engineers FEW COMPANIES ILLUSTRATE THE CHANGING ROLE OF MARINE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS AS WELL AS SKF. FROM A ‘NUTS-AND-BOLTS’ BEARING SUPPLIER, the Swedish company’s marine segment has developed innovative products and engineering services to help OEMs, system integrators, yards and ship operators to gain efficiency and productivity. Plus, the acquisition of Germany’s Blohm + Voss Industries last year has opened new doors. WORDS BY JOHN GAULDIE

t an event in May to celebrate SKF’s 100 years in the Netherlands, President and CEO Tom Johnstone highlighted the value SKF Blohm + Voss Industries has already brought to the group, calling it “very complementary”. Since joining the group last year, the Hamburg-based ship component manufacturer has effectively taken the lead in the group’s marine segment alongside the Netherlands-based SKF Solution Factory – Marine Services – itself the result of SKF’s acquisition of Machine Support B.V. in 2000. SKF group’s global portfolio is formidable with sales of EUR 7 billion and 48,400 employees in more than 130 countries. Mr Johnstone noted the marine segment currently accounts for 4 percent of the group’s total business.

Global Network for Ship Components

Nevertheless, far from swallowing the Hamburg ship component manufacturer, SKF seems intent on preserving SKF Blohm + Voss Industries’ product brands and its strong network of local agents and service stations around the world. René Vermeulen, General Manager SKF Solution Factory – Marine Services in the Netherlands, says the group is very conscious of SKF Blohm + Voss Industries’ strong reputation and network among the shipbuilding and ship repair market. Their product portfolio includes shaft components, stabilisers, steering gear units, bilge water separators and environmental

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TBU Move Seeks SKF Synergy condition monitoring systems under the brand name SIMPLEX-TURBULO. A worldwide network of approximately 35 service stations looks after the maintenance and repair works of installed components. In return, SKF has thousands of authorised distributors reaching many propulsion system manufacturers around the world, like those producing complete drive units such as mechanical and electric drive thrusters. SKF supplies a vast portfolio of marine offerings, including rolling bearings, couplings and lubrication systems as well as a number of services.

SKF Vibracon

However, explains Product Manager Paul Vermunt from SKF Solution Factory – Marine Services, the rising demand for SKF’s products means that they are increasingly involved throughout the shipbuilding value chain – from OEMs to ship operators. For example, SKF Vibracon chocks are permanent, and re-usable machinery mounting chocks for all types of rotating or critically aligned machinery. “OEMs use it a lot, but there are also OEMs that are not so involved in the alignment of their equipment, then the integrators or the shipyards are involved.”

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And during operations, Mr Vermunt continues, ship owners, operators and contractors also have the need for fast and simple alignment of critical machinery. “SKF Vibracon has been particularly popular within the marine and offshore industry, for generator sets, main propulsion, fire-fighting equipment and steering equipment. Contractors to the offshore industry typically have a lot of alignment necessary.” During the last 20 years SKF has sold over a million SKF Vibracon units, but the company continues to develop and innovate to cater for changing demands. “That’s how we came to the low profile model, which is useful for repair projects if you don’t have a lot of space between the foot of the component and the foundation. But the concept is still the same – for critical alignment. Also many installations where the SKF Vibracon chocks are applied can be found in tough, humid and salty climates, where you need protection against corrosion. To cater for this need, SKF has been testing different solutions resulting in the surface treated SKF Vibracon chock.”

This summer René Vermeulen, General Manager SKF Solution Factory – Marine Services (right) welcomed B.V. Technisch Bureau Uittenbogaart’s Director Frits Uittenbogaart to TBU’s new premises in the SKF building in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands. B.V. TBU is a long-standing Benelux distributor for SKF Blohm + Voss Industries’ products, representing SIMPLEX-TURBULO products as exclusive Benelux agent since the products were manufactured by the Hamburg yard then called Deutsche Werft. TBU’s new visiting address is Nikkelstraat 7 in Ridderkerk and telephone numbers have also changed: Tel: +31 88 368 00 00.

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mechanical solutions like SKF Vibracon or through services such as condition monitoring and engineering solutions. Hanno Spoelstra, Manager Asset Management Services at Regional Sales & Service Benelux, SKF B.V., says condition monitoring is driven by owners looking for higher availability at lower cost, and the technology to actually determine condition of equipment. “Sensor technology available today can predict failure coming on – will it last until the next planned intervention? Instead of reacting to an emergency and calling up and saying put a guy on a plane to Singapore, just get here as soon as you can, now ship owners see the benefit of saving costs, putting the part on the next vessel which is coming their way. It’s going from reactive to proactive mode and having time to react and plan the next intervention.” The rapidly developing condition monitoring market could also have long-reaching consequences for the repair market, providing ship owners with more time to plan and procure cost-effective maintenance and repairs. “You have to look at the whole picture as a supplier,” Mr Spoelstra says. SKF’s role is not only in providing the expertise to detect, analyse and identify the cause of problems,

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but also to solve them. “For example, deflection in the structure of a crane can cause problems in the slewing bearing. It’s not just replacing the part that we supplied, it’s a performance focus. If we can quickly engineer [the underlying problem] out, within a good timeframe, we’re preventing further downtime for the customer.”

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SANMAR DELIVERS NEW ROBERT ALLAN DESIGN

Little Rascal ROBERT ALLAN LTD’S RASCAL CLASS OF COMPACT TUGS ARE SMALL IN SIZE AND BIG ON PERSONALITY. DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY in performing line-handling, ship-handling and related terminal support activities, this range of heavy duty tugs are all smaller than 24m and yet pack a powerful punch. Turkish shipyard Sanmar has just delivered the first RAscal 1500 to Buksér og Berging AS of Norway. Editor Tom Scott looks at the details.

orwegian maritime services provider, Buksér og Berging AS provides specialised towage vessels for the marine and oil & gas industries. Their extensive fleet, including ASD tugs, salvage crane, anchor handling tugs and mooring boats, has just increased by one more vessel. Built by Turkish shipyard Sanmar, the 14.95m Brage is certainly not the largest member of the fleet but what she lacks in size, she makes up with her rugged, rough and ready character.

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crane are also fitted on the aft deck. The main bow fender is a 500mm cylindrical type with vertical 400 x 300 ‘W’ fenders underneath – such heavy bow fendering is perfect for ship-assist tasks. An aft staple and tow-hook are fitted aft for line-handling and general towing duties. The towing equipment consists of a hydraulic DMT winch on the foredeck and a Data tow hook aft. Identical cast stainless steel towing staples are fitted forward and aft. Towing over the bow is accomplished by leading the winch line through the bow staple – the same towline can also be run aft from the winch, under the pilothouse and through the stern staple. In this way, the tug can tow over the bow or over the stern with the same winch. Of course towing over the stern with the tow hook is also an option. An electrically driven fire-fighting pump in the engine room provides water or a water/foam mixture to a remotely controlled fire monitor behind the pilothouse, above the funnels.

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Berging. Last year the Turkish yard completed four new build tugs for the Norwegian concern, notably including the world’s first LNG-fuelled escort tug that is on long term charter with Statoil. Just south of Istanbul, Sanmar has been involved in building standard series tugboats for two decades, almost all of Robert Allan design. In that time, the yard has constructed more than 100 tugs and workboats. The yard has sufficient space to construct six tugs at any one time plus the equipping of three further units moored at adjacent floating jetties. This is thanks to the 144m long, 23m high fabrication workshop that dominates the yard’s 5.5ha total area. While the Brage is a Z-drive vessel, Sanmar is currently building a conventional twin-screw, fixed nozzle configuration – the RAscal 1500 TS.

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MTU’s 16-cylinder pure gas engine will be complemented with a multipoint gas injection system, a dynamic engine control and an optimised safety concept.

INDUSTRY TRIO JOIN FORCES TO DEVELOP WORLD’S FIRST RSD CNG TUG

Pioneering POWER THE WORLD’S FIRST REVERSE STERN DRIVE (RSD) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TUG WILL COMBINE HIGH POWER WITH LOWER FUEL COSTS AND A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS. This new eco-friendly tug will arrive on the scene in 2016 – in time for IMO Tier 3 emissions regulations. Who is behind such innovation? Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands, German engine manufacturer MTU Friedrichshafen – a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, and Denmark’s SVITZER. Editor Tom Scott looks at the incentives behind this latest industry cooperation.

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he new Damen Reverse Stern Drive (RSD) is essentially an ASD and tractor tug in one – being able to sail ahead and astern, with the same bow height forward and aft. Currently, the series comprises the RSD 2210, which will have a bollard pull of 50t and the RSD 2512 with a 70t bollard pull. The largest of the series, demonstrating a 90t bollard pull, is the RSD 2914. “Damen is proud to be building the prototype. With the MTU 4000 engine, this vessel is excellent for ship handling, with very quick acceleration,” says Damen Sales Manager Europe, Martijn Smit. “Manoeuvrability is combined with the vessel being green, clean and efficient.”

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The new 16-cylinder pure gas engine being developed by MTU is based on its proven workboat Series 4000 M63 diesel engine. “We are developing our new gas series in order to meet the extreme load profile of the tugboat,” says CEO Dr Ulrich Dohle. The engine will be complemented with a multipoint gas injection system, a dynamic engine control and an optimised safety concept. “The acceleration will be comparable to the level of

therefore environmentally friendly) solutions. “As a major harbour towage operator an important consideration is also that this tug will realise a considerable reduction in fuel costs and obviously fuel is a major cost concern for all operators,” comments Svitzer CTO Kristian Brauner. He continues by mentioning the importance to the company of staying innovative with regards to performing safe and ecofriendly operations and to reduce emissions.

10 percent and NOx emissions by up to 80 percent. These tugs are equipped with three engines whose operation is based on the fact that, as medium-speed engines operate most efficiently when they are operating at 80 - 85 percent capacity, additional engines can be bought into play as power requirements increase. The result? The engine, or engines, that are operational are always in their optimal load zone. The cooperation between

MTU Friedrichshafen, Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands and Denmark’s SVITZER are developing the first ever Reverse Stern Drive Compressed Natural Gas tug.

Power Range

The market’s motivations for developing a CNGpowered engine are clear. Firstly, gas is cleaner than diesel – this has obvious advantages in light of the forthcoming IMO Tier 3 regulations. Secondly, gas is cheaper than diesel – especially in the US, with current high production levels of shale gas. Building a gas engine fit for a tug is challenging, mainly because tugs have a very broad range of power requirements. For much of the time they are idling and so have low power requirements. On the other hand, during operations they need power – and lots of it. It can be said that if an engine performs well in a tug, it’ll perform well anywhere. MTU, therefore, has to build an engine that has similar characteristics, at full power, to a diesel engine and one that is powerful at variable speeds.

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our diesel engines. Due to the clean combustion concept, compliance with IMO Tier 3 emission legislation will be ensured without the need of additional exhaust gas after treatment. The 2,000kW MTU gas engine is characterised by high power density combined with low fuel consumption.”

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Svitzer is a company that is no stranger to innovative energy efficient (and

“Through the years we have already developed one version of the ECOtug and with this in mind, the choice to develop the new CNG tug is a natural step towards remaining an eco-conscious towage company.” The current cooperation with Damen and MTU is not Svitzer’s first foray into energy efficient tugs. Again with the implementation of IMO Tier 3 emissions regulations in mind, Svitzer’s ECOtug reduces fuel consumption by up to

Damen, MTU and Svitzer demonstrates that, throughout the industry, compliance with IMO Tier 3 emissions regulations is obviously high on the agenda. The tug market is going to be well prepared. i. www.damen.com i. www.rrpowersystems.com i. www.svitzer.com

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MUSEUM EXHIBITS DUTCH INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE

Historic Tugboats in Turkey

TURKEY’S RMK MARINE HAS COMPLETED RESTORATION OF THE 1873-BUILT ROSALIE, ONE OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST STEAM TUGS, FOR the Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul, where she joins another restored antique, Liman 2. Both exhibits were originally built in the Netherlands and are now in fully working order for tours of the Golden Horn. WORDS BY JOHN GAULDIE

1976 before being acquired for restoration. She still has her rare 95hp compound steam engine. Following the acquisition, the museum contacted Starclass Yacht Transport to transport Rosalie to RMK Marine’s shipyard, where she spent a few months in refit.

Triple Expansion Steam Engine In contrast to Rosalie, the second Dutchbuilt steam tug at the museum has spent her whole working life in Turkey. The Istanbul Port Company commissioned the Dutch company Kreber to build the tug Liman 2 in 1935. She was completed and arrived in Istanbul in 1936. Measuring

18.97 metres, the 50t vessel is powered by a triple expansion steam engine of 170hp with a fire tube boiler. Liman 2 served at the Port of Istanbul until 1988, before her purchase by Rahmi M. Koç in 1990. Both steam tugs operate regularly on weekends. i. www.rmk-museum.org.tr

team tugs once had an important role on Istanbul’s busy waterways. The celebration of that heritage is behind the museum’s acquisition of Rosalie earlier this year. The sale caused some consternation in the Netherlands among parties who wanted to keep the vessel as an example of Dutch Industrial Heritage. However, after 2 years on the market, no Dutch buyer was found and Rosalie went to Turkey.

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SMM 2014 WORLD CAPITAL OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

For this year’s SMM, which will take place from 9 to 12 September and feature more than 2,000 exhibitors, the organisers anticipate an attendance of over 50,000 industry visitors. The trade fair will once again be under the patronage of the German Chancellor,

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According to Marelli Motori, state-of-theart ships focus on enhancing vessel performance, lowering emissions, optimising space onboard and saving fuel. That is why the company has devised a machine that can be operated both as a conventional shaft generator and also as a variable speed propulsion motor. The distinctive design (patent pending) consists of a special synchronous machine provided with two separate exciters each capable of energising the same main rotor field through two independent rotating rectifiers. Whilst the conventional PTO/PTI systems may use the synchronous machine in a very narrow speed range – the presence of the independent AC exciter allows energising of the main field from zero rpm. The propeller can therefore be fully electrically operated. i. www.marellimotori.com

Earlier this year, Germanischer Lloyd certified a substantial part of Stauff’s SFK range of replacement filter elements. Certified components include screw-in and plug-in filter elements, in stainless steel or plastic design, which are used in single, double and automatic filters. By issuing the design approval, the Hamburg-based ship classification society has confirmed the suitability of the filter elements for use in the marine and offshore industry in accordance with its strict guidelines. According to Stauff, they are currently the only manufacturer that can provide a GL certificate for these types of filter elements. A positive effect is also expected for other industries and industrial applications in which the elements are used. i. www.stauff.com

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he maritime event will be covering the entire space available at Hamburg’s fair site: eleven exhibition halls (B1 to B7 and A1 to A4) plus a new hall called B8. Each hall will be dedicated to one particular field of the shipping world. Hall A1, for instance, will feature Ship Operation Equipment and Environmental Technologies as well as Deck Equipment and Cargo Handling Systems.

Conference Programme

The trade fair will be accompanied by a generous conference programme revolving around SMM’s five featured topics, each assigned to one specific day of the fair: Finance (SMM Ship Finance Forum), environmental protection (gmec, global maritime environmental congress), security and defence (MS&D, international conference on maritime security and defence), offshore (SMM Offshore Dialogue) and recruiting (Maritime Career Market). In four top-flight conferences, leading experts from all over the world will discuss

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SMM Hamburg Visit our stand from 9 - 12 September 2014 Hall B7, Stand 522, Holland Pavillion

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Dates: 9 to 12 September 2014 Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Exhibition Area: ca. 90,000m2 B-Area (Halls B1-B7), A-Area (Halls A1-A4), South Foyer (Foyer Süd, ground floor), East Foyer (Foyer Ost, ground floor), additional: new Hall B8 Exhibitors and Visitors: With more than 2,000 exhibitors and over 50,000 industry visitors from all continents, SMM is one of the world’s foremost industry-specific events. National pavilions: Argentina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland (2x), France, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Croatia, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Spain, Turkey, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, China (4x)

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current concepts in these fields. In addition, the fair’s industry visitors are sure to benefit from the comprehensive special-events programme with more than 150 individual events (workshops, symposia etc.). In anticipation of the fair, Bernd Aufderheide, President and CEO Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH mentioned: “Our preliminary programme underscores the importance of SMM as the leading global trade event, and the main theme we have chosen for 2014 is Innovation.” HMC

President and CEO Aufderheide and Dr Herbert Aly, CEO and Managing Partner Blohm+Voss, and a member of the SMM Advisory Board, said: “Our industry has reached a critical point. The market is getting more challenging and more diversified. Anyone who wants to be part of the game in the future must take action now.”

LNG Gensets

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Kemper Shipbuilding & Offshore (KSO) will present its Hygiene System for potable water systems (KHS). KHS helps to avoid stagnant water in drinking water systems, thus ensuring the right temperature and avoiding bacterial growth, without adding any unnatural substances. The system meets the strictest standards in the world. The core of the hygiene system is the KHS Venturi Flow Splitter. Based on the venturi nozzle and combined with an innovative loop pipe work, it ensures that the water in the system starts flowing when a tap is used. If a frequently used tap point is placed at the end of the installation, the system is frequently flushed, keeping the cold water cold (< 20°C) and hot water hot (> 60°C). If necessary the KHS-system can be extended with a control system that automatically flushes the installation and keeps a log of these flushing measures. i. www.kemper-olpe.de

Sandfirden Technics is regulary supplying LNG gensets from Den Oever, the Netherlands, to operators in the shipping industry. The LNG/electrically driven inland tankers Greenstream and Greenrhine ply the Rotterdam-BaselRotterdam route. Each vessel has four Sandfirden Powerpacks onboard that run in special containers placed on the stern in the upper deck. “They are V8 Scania 16l engines of 300kW each, which are modified by us and currently have a combined total of 44,000 operating hours,” says Harry Jasper, Service Manager at Sandfirden Technics. i. www.sandfirden.nl

Jastram GmbH & Co KG from Hamburg, Germany, introduced the universal propulsion system Jastram UniProp, a complete power unit with the Jastram Rudder Propeller. The on-deck installation is qualified for any vessel type without a propeller shaft system, where the 360° rotating Rudder Propeller gives outmost manoeuvrability. The whole UniProp System with prime mover, clutch coupling, Cardan shaft, daily fuel tank, hydraulics, starter batteries and electric control cabinet is mounted on a steel frame, which will be bolted onto the vessel. Connections for cooling water, main fuel tank, electric power and electric control are provided to be joined with the vessel. i. www.jastram-group.com

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Nieland’s SBP-500 shipbuilding press at its Dutch facilities.

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COLD FORMING OF DOUBLE CURVED HULL PANELS IS THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY’S STATE-OF-THE-ART HULL FORMING TECHNOLOGY. THE METHOD IS EASIER AND MORE EFFICIENT; PRODUCING STRONGER AND SMOOTHER RESULTS IN LESS TIME. Based in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, Nieland’s shipbuilding presses and framebending machines demonstrate the methodology that yields significant production advantages over classical line heating technology.

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Whereas line heating requires training periods over 5 years, cold forming operators are trained in a mere 3 months.

he global shift to cold forming technology has its obvious causes – the process reinforces material properties, the surface remains smooth and the trained operators can deliver superb hull panels in limited time (a few hours instead of days). With classical line heating methods, the hardening process destroys the material’s properties resulting in an uneven panel surface. Production time is also an issue; sometimes taking days to produce just one panel. Training of the operators is the key for successful implementation of

the technology. Whereas line heating requires training periods over 5 years, cold forming operators are trained in a mere 3 months.

Stretching & Bending

The cold forming process is a combination of stretching and bending. All double curved panels need to be stretched by rolling on certain lines, whereas other lines need bending. This not only requires adequate manufacturing software but also first-rate spatial awareness of the operator. An average of 17 percent of hull panels need

double curves, while the remaining 83 percent remain flat and go directly to the panel line. Fairing the hull panels, on the other hand, requires a different approach and software offers options for cold forming and cutting files. Modern shipyards are focused on internal efficiency and productivity. The growing demand for the cold forming process can be explained due to it having been proven to be eight to twelve times more productive. Apart from this, more and more shipyards value the possibility of cutting the

Nieland’s capabilities include saddle-shaped panels (left) and bulbous bow panels (right).

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AMPAK, your worldwide specialist in cathodic protection. Ampak cathodic protection is a product group within the surface treatment business unit of the Chemetall group, based in Oss, The Netherlands. Ampak is specialized in the design, production and application of cathodic protection and anti-fouling systems. Our systems are mainly supplied to the marine and offshore industry. Ampak is a prime producer of zinc, aluminium and magnesium alloy anodes at its own foundry.

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countries. Currently, Nieland exports the majority of machines outside Europe but the company’s shipbuilding presses and frame-bending machines can be found across the globe, in the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Serbia, the Middle East, India, Romania, China, Singapore, Canada, USA, Brazil and Azerbaijan.

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developed plate exactly to size – yielding substantial labour savings during the welding process and further increasing efficiency levels. In the early seventies, Nieland, a member of the Vanderploeg Group, noticed that the shipbuilding industry was gradually moving East and subsequently followed the market to export the SBP series of shipbuilding presses. For many years now, this production method has been adapted in many Asian

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Nieland’s SBP ranges from 175t up to 1,500t corresponding to the amount of hydraulic force required. This can be explained by the fact that all vessels – tugboats, container vessels, icebreakers or submarines – require their own specific grade and thickness of steel. The presses are suitable for bending, spot stretching and rolling – the combination of these three functions makes the press extremely versatile for the production of two and threedimensional shaped panels. Although portal presses are the most common types, a range of open C-type presses are also in

the company’s scope. Production of hull panels is inevitably connected to framebending and the SBK series of frame-bending machines benefit from recent technical innovations. The ‘Holland profiles’, the so called ‘Flat bulbs’, are among the most economical and popular types of frames. Nieland’s framebending machines are also engineered to process T-bars and L-profiles and most projects successfully combine the use of SBP shipbuilding presses with SBK frame-bending machines. i. www.nieland.com

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SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT

Bringing Ideas IMTECH MARINE’S REMOTE MONITORING, DIAGNOSTICS SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE

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IMTECH MARINE IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF REMOTE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, TESTING, FAULTFINDING, MAINTAINING AND OPTIMISING THE PERFORMANCE OF SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT on which efficient operations depend. The company is convinced that accelerated uptake of remote diagnostics and preventive maintenance for shipboard equipment will be built on performance gains that are straightforward and tangible, not complex and conditional. Frank Barends, Global Manager Remote Services, and Nico van Leeuwen, Director Global Service Sales, from Imtech Marine discuss the finer details.

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rank Berends heads a team at Imtech Marine typifying a fast-evolving new breed of marine engineering specialist – one whose dedication to optimising and maintaining shipboard equipment remains unchanged, but whose presence is largely required ashore. Backed by three Global Technology Assistance Centers (GTAC) in Houston, Singapore and Rotterdam, the Imtech Marine technical team is available 24/7 to interpret monitored data, offer diagnostics support and remote maintenance. From the GTAC centres, engineers support technologies

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as diverse as VSAT, Integrated Bridge Systems, Shipboard ICT/Infrastructure, E-Systems, Integrated Platform Management Systems, AV/Entertainment and HVAC, including those provided by third parties.

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Nico van Leeuwen positions the Imtech Marine of today as a “systems integrator plus”, taking a “cables to data” approach that combines expertise on shipboard systems with benchmarked performance analysis undertaken ashore. “Having and

analysing the right information through our global service database at the right time means we can make informed decisions on how, where and when to execute routine maintenance, software installations, hardware replacements or upgrades,” he says. Imtech Marine is also relaunching Radio Holland as the brand to identify its entire navigation and communications service portfolio, including remote monitoring – a move Mr Van Leeuwen says emphasises the “resilience of the RH brand” and its strong reputation for service.

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According to Mr Berends, “With Remote Monitoring, potential problems will be signalled proactively and in many cases before they actually happen. At the same time, advice offered online can cover anything from routine maintenance and software upgrades to operator error. If direct intervention is not required, remote support is enhanced via a Customer Portal that gives access to all technical information, such as drawings, manuals, circulars, FAQs and software updates.”

With Remote Monitoring, potential problems will be signalled proactively and in many cases before they actually happen

First Time Fix

One clear benefit is that fault-finding can be carried out remotely, avoiding both the costs and inevitable time lags involved in sending, lodging and briefing a field service engineer. In addition, Mr Van Leeuwen stresses, when direct intervention is required by service engineers: “GTAC will inform the Service Coordination Centre with all essential background information and full diagnostics for the attending field engineer. The ‘First Time Fix’ percentage of field service will increase, reducing repair time.” Remote monitoring is therefore a critical component that supports the optimisation of ship efficiency. This is because it enables expert advice to be given to shipboard engineers immediately on how to adjust operating processes to get the most out of working equipment, says Mr Berends.

Rising Expectations

In fact, he describes fast-rising expectations from customers for remote monitoring. Along with its predictive capability and ability to identify root causes in faultfinding. At the same time continuing to stress that Imtech Marine’s GTACs quick response to incoming calls for assistance remains critical. “At one level, our most pressing calls will come from customers with a problem that needs to be dealt with immediately. However, owners are increasingly seeking preventive capability, with equipment and systems monitoring backed by expert advice to optimise asset utilisation.” Mr Berends describes a common scenario, where a ship’s master might be tempted to reset some or all systems when suspecting impending satellite connectivity outage, when the right course of action is to identify the source of the signal compromising

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both Imtech and its customers to dispatch a service engineer to the vessel. We identify the point when saving costs in one area has cost implications elsewhere.” Today, Mr Berends says that around one half of inquiries dealt with by Imtech’s Global Technology Assistance Centres from shipboard personnel are resolved by changing settings, rather than initiating maintenance. “The situation reflects what landside IT users experience, and comparable troubleshooting takes place, which is particularly effective when dealing with intermittent faults.”

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Nico van Leeuwen, Director Global Service Sales, Imtech Marine

connectivity and isolate the issue. “Sometimes it is a case of helping the master with the problem he has by identifying that it is not the problem he thinks he has,” he says. “By monitoring equipment remotely, we can establish that the basic problem is a signal feeding into the network, not the network itself, and thus avoid time-consuming reconfiguring.” At a system-specific level, a problem caused by GPS may present itself to the user as a perceived radar problem, for example, but remote monitoring can identify the root cause and offer alerts on a proactive basis.

Effective Call-Outs

Keeping close oversight of shipboard equipment temperatures is also essential, Mr Berends says. “If shipboard equipment is left to operate at too high a temperature, the first warning can be when it burns out.” Imtech monitoring provides the basis for recommendations on preventive action. “Increasingly, we are also working in close collaboration with engineers onboard ships to enhance their own working processes, based on our performance analysis of the systems they are supporting,” he adds. “We can also establish accurately the exact moment when it becomes most effective for

Progress towards full condition-based monitoring has been slow, partly because owners have been unable to invest through the economic downturn, Mr Berends points out: “It has proved a challenge to get the right stakeholders at the same table.” Maximising equipment availability, optimising operating costs and minimising maintenance costs are self-evidently desirable, but realising these goals will rely on collaboration that involves operational, IT and financial managers in an integrated business case, he says. “Life-cycle management of vessels is surely available, but owners are sceptical about making investments based on promises that there will be savings later on. They are more receptive to straightforward propositions that are economical, rather than complex proposals whose benefits are hard to measure. Our position is that we can do pretty much anything the owner requests, but our experience is that it is better to offer gains that are simply understood and tangible.” Citing Imtech Marine’s Advanced Support Agreement with Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL), covering all of the systems onboard, he offers the example of the vessel Oleg Strashnov. Crew working offshore in the Indian Ocean discovered issues with the telephone system but Imtech Marine was able to carry out a remote repair. This avoided a 6 week application process covering service engineer permits to get onboard.

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SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT Seaway Heavy Lifting’s crane vessel, Oleg Strashnov has benefitted from Imtech Marine’s remote monitoring services.

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an implicit expectation when it comes to meeting the agenda set by regulators. “Regulatory compliance and environmental protection, such as the verification of CO2 emissions, rely on this type of reporting capability. Data collection is also simply the first step of the staged approach for further measures to increase ship efficiency as proposed at IMO.” However, to bring home the true potential of the remote approach, one of Imtech’s recent initiatives has been to offer customers an audit after one year. Mr Barends believes any owner resistance will be best addressed by offering solutions that can be proven to work every step of the way. For this reason, Imtech has broken down its remote services offer into a phased and digestible commitment for owners.

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Monitoring; we are prepared to agree a MoU that includes key performance indicators,” says Mr Berends. “Once the capability is in place, after an agreed period, we as supplier and the end user, are in a truly informed position. After 12 months, for example, we take the opportunity to sit down with our customer to evaluate and discuss the way forward, and whether their experience persuades them to include more vessels or other types of vessels in the programme.” Earlier this year, Imtech put another building block in place to enhance remote capability by taking its VDR-connectivity concept live, working with Danelec to offer real time communications between ship systems and shipping offices on the safety critical information harvested from real operations. “All VDR data from ship to shore are presented via a web interface to the customer’s office, for scrutiny by superintendents, fleet managers and so on,” explains Mr Berends. “This provides an overview of navigation equipment data and performance, and the ability to check operational performance such as speed vs. fuel consumption on a random basis. Safety

is also enhanced; as well as the chance to review compliance using precise data, Imtech offers an option for real time alerts on non-compliance. “Reviewing VDR data means the service company can correct settings remotely or, optionally, the remote configuration of all automation and processing technology can be reviewed in advance of the vessel being attended by service engineers.” Van Leeuwen believes the building blocks have been put in place to overcome owner scepticism on the benefits of the remote service offer. “Identifying problems using consistent data that can be interrogated in the right way, having the right processes in place and having the right people available at our GTACs brings direct cost savings,” he says. “It also ensures that when our service engineers are required to board a ship they do so fully informed and ready to act.” i. www.imtechmarine.com

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IHC Sealing Solutions’ CEO Willem Steenge

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Sealing the Deal IHC SEALING SOLUTIONS’ CEO WILLEM STEENGE AND RABOBANK GROUP PRIVATE EQUITY FUND RABO Participatie (RaPar) recently acquired 100 percent of shares in the company. An additional bonus for the new owners is the recent verification of two seals: the Supreme Ventus and Supreme Athmos. WORDS BY MATHIJS SUKEL

nder the management of Mr Steenge, IHC Sealing Solutions has experienced considerable growth and development over the last 14 years. The company operates from a new, fully automated plant in Alblasserdam in the Netherlands. The upgraded facility has led to a significant improvement in throughput, the company reports. Mr Steenge said he is very pleased with the acquisition. “Together with our colleagues and supported by RaPar and Rabobank, we have a positive outlook for the future,” he stated. Bob van der Veen, Director of RaPar, expressed similar feelings, saying

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“IHC Sealing Solutions is a strong brand and will continue to provide high-quality innovative products within strict timelines.” Royal IHC have said their decision to sell the subsidiary was taken to free them to focus more on their core offering.

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Classified solutions

Mr Van der Veen’s assertion of quality was backed up recently by a third-party verification from ship and offshore classification society DNV GL. They ruled that two of IHC Sealing Solutions’ seals, Supreme Ventus and Supreme Athmos, comply with the new Vessel General Permit (VGP) issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency in December 2013. This means that merchant vessels 79 foot (21.3m) or longer that are using these solutions can now sail in US coastal and inland waters with mineral oils. “The verification by DNV GL shows that under normal operating conditions, the oil-to-water interface is eliminated,” says IHC Sealing Solutions’ Marketing Manager Dustin van Horik. “Both systems prevent emissions to the surrounding environment.” i. www.ihcsealingsolutions.com Photo courtesy of IHC Sealing Solutions

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The Future Is in the Water Registration for the 7th Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference has opened. On 28 and 29 October 2014, Amsterdam will again become the place to be for the international offshore community. With visitors from over 60 different countries and a demonstrable steady growth since its foundation in 2008, Offshore Energy is a must-attend event for all professionals in the international offshore sector.

aking place in the easily accessible and attractive city of Amsterdam, Offshore Energy expects to attract over 10,000 visitors from around the world. Over 500 supply chain companies will showcase their products and services. Companies such as Fugro, Bluewater Energy Services, TechnipEPG, Van Oord, Keppel Verolme, Boskalis, Ulstein, Royal IHC, Damen Shipyards Group and Heerema have already booked their

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Conference Programme

The conference programme, with this year’s cross-cutting theme ‘The Future Is in the Water’, offers a platform for discussing key topics and solutions for the offshore community. On the non-technical side, the conference addresses a topical gap in rules and regulations for offshore service vessels. This session, organised together with the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners, will discuss how national governments are trying to define ‘industrial personnel’ and how regulations are being developed within the IMO. This session neatly links with the recurring session about new offshore vessels, which presents the latest in offshore ship concepts, design and construction. Among others, Maurizio Collu, lecturer at Cranfield University, will contribute to this session by informing you about aerodynamically alleviated marine vehicles.

Other technical sessions focus on relevant topics such as North Sea exploration and production, subsea processing, well plugging & abandonment and development of wave & tidal energy. The conference also holds three executive panels. The Industry Panel discusses issues affecting the industry as a whole. The Drilling & Dollars Panel brings together oil & gas financials, who will, among other things, discuss financing structures for new offshore ships and structures. This year’s Human Capital Panel focuses on retention of talent and leadership development. The future is in the water – but harnessing offshore opportunities can only be realised by securing the future’s workforce. The co-located Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference offers an overview of wind farm developments, presents innovations in wind farm installation & maintenance and discusses the challenges of grid integration. i. www.offshore-energy.biz

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The naming ceremony of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth marks a milestone in Tata Steel’s 12-year involvement in the project. In that time the company has supplied 40,000t of steel and developed three entirely new grades of lighter and stronger steel specifically for the future flagship of the Royal Navy. Tata Steel will also supply steel for the second carrier, HMS Prince of Wales. Phil Knowles, Commercial Manager at Tata Steel, said: “It has been fascinating to be part of such an exciting and high-profile project. HMS Queen Elizabeth is the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy. Our teams have had to continually innovate throughout the process as technology and certain requirements have naturally developed since we became involved 12 years ago.” i. www.tatasteeleurope.com

2014 Export Department Trophy Estillon, a Dutch provider of subfloors, carpet underlays and accessories, took third prize in the Fenedex Frank Hauwert Trophy. This trophy, awarded to highlight the important work achieved by export departments, was presented on 19 June, during the 2014 national export event held by Fenedex. The criteria included the company’s export policy, customer satisfaction, supply chain management, internal export procedures and customer focus. As a family business in the Dutch Province of North Brabant, Estillon is particularly proud of having secured third place in this event. i. www.estillon.nl

15,000th Standard 22 Gyro Compass Raytheon Anschütz delivered its 15,000th Standard 22 Gyro Compass in June. The Anschütz Standard 22 Gyro Compass stands out with a long gyrosphere lifetime and has a contact-free transmission of the gyro supply voltage and an optical signal transmission of the sensor data. This contributes to high operational reliability and safety. Advanced functions like an independent transmitting magnetic compass, as well as an individual speed error correction mode in double and triple compass systems, continue to increase flexibility and reliability of the compass system. The Standard 22 is available in different system configurations from a single gyrocompass for retrofit solutions up to double and triple gyro compass system with redundancy in distribution for highest-class notations and offshore service vessels with the possibility to integrate even more sensors such as the Horizon MF from Raytheon Anschütz. i. www.raytheon-anschuetz.com

Compressed Air on High Seas Kaeser Kompressoren’s compact ESD rotary screw compressors measure only 1m wide and with a footprint of approximately 3.5m2, they combine performance and service accessibility with maximum dependability, durability and efficiency. Moreover, they are certified by all international marine industry authorities. Offering a choice of 30 selectable languages, the internal Sigma Control 2 compressor controller – also marine certified – ensures efficient compressor operation and monitors intake air and compressor temperature. Furthermore, in combination with the electronic Thermo Management System, it also regulates fluid temperature in order to prevent condensate accumulation in the fluid loop – even with fluctuating intake air humidity levels. A highly effective fresh-water fed cooling system and an integrated centrifugal separator with EcoDrain condensate drain ensure a constant supply of cool, condensate-free compressed air at all times. i. www.kaeser.com

Energy Efficiency Advantage Jotun has signed a landmark agreement with Maersk Line to supply Hull Performance Solutions with SeaQuantumX200 for the Triple-E new build project. The Triple-Es are the world’s largest ships – renowned as much for their energy efficiency as for their size. By upgrading to HPS with Jotun’s top-of-the-line SeaQuantum X200 antifouling coating, the Triple-E ships are expected to reinforce their energy efficiency advantage. Geir Bøe, Jotun’s Vice President of Marine Coatings: “Advanced antifouling technology is central to optimising hull performance and the world fleet’s energy consumption. HPS demonstrates its effectiveness, helping ship owners to quantify efficiency gains and contributing to something we all want – a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly, and profitable shipping industry.” i. www.jotun.com

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Globecomm Maritime has been awarded a contract to provide VSAT connectivity to PBJV Group’s barge Kota Laksamana 101. Globecomm will provide Ku-Band VSAT connectivity with L-band back-up to the specialist vessel during its deployment in waters off Bintulu, Malaysia. The barge, which accommodates up to 300 personnel, was recently chartered to Petronas. Under the terms of the deal, PBJV is required to provide a dedicated 512kbps up and down link to Petronas staff working onboard the vessel. Although PBJV specified a pure data solution via a single satellite beam, the below decks equipment is also equipped with a VoIP solution. If Kota Laksamana 101 is awarded future charters in locations outside the current coverage, Globecomm can remotely re-configure the equipment to connect to other VSAT satellite operators. i. www.globecomm.com

Continuing Success in the ERRV Market

Hybrid Solution for Modern AHTS Reintjes’s large gearboxes, a LAF 6766 with controllable PTO/PTI, is developed for a controllable pitch propeller system and has been designed for a power output of 5,350kW at 900rpm in ice-free operation. Hydraulically operated clutches enable easy switching between the different operation modes. The PTI mode allows for slow manoeuvring, for example in the harbour, while the generators drive the electric motor on the gearbox. Additional generator power is fed into the ship’s grid to cover electricity requirements on board. Easy switching between all four modes of operation by means of the hydraulically operated clutches enables the ship to optimally use its power and take full advantage of the gearbox and the entire power train. With this gearbox Reintjes has created an efficient hybrid solution for modern AHTS. i. www.reintjes-gears.de.

Chinese Surge of Business Danelec Marine has received orders to supply Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) and Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) for eighteen offshore support vessels in China. The ships are under construction at a shipyard in Fujian province. Danelec Marine has seen a surge of business from Chinese shipyards, having booked 48 additional orders for its next-generation VDRs from nine different Chinese shipyards last month. The Danelec DM100 VDR is the only VDR to be type approved and wheelmarked to meet all the technical requirements contained in the new IMO standard, which came into force 1 July. All new VDR installations must now be in compliance with the new standard. i. www.danelec-marine.com.

New Alert System

Palfinger Boats, Palfinger Ned-Deck and their partner Outreach have secured a follow-up order from Sentinel Marine.After the delivery of the first fast rescue crafts and aluminium daughter crafts of the first order for four emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) at Seawork, Sentinel Marine immediately announced the LOI for Outreach to be involved in the sale of an additional four ship sets. Four ERRVs equipped with two boats and two suitable davits each. Both davits are fitted with a wave compensation system enabling safe launching and recovery in the extreme conditions of the North Sea. i. www.palfingermarine.com

MacGregor has launched the new alert system Soteria, designed to complement its Hatlapa and Porsgrunn range of steering gear. “The system’s alert display can be fully integrated on the vessel’s bridge, ensuring clear and easy access to a comprehensive range of alerts,” explains Henrik Schädel, Hatlapa Drives & Controls expert at MacGregor. “The system has been designed for simple, economical installation and requires only one programmable logic controller, a feature which benefits shipyards,” Mr Schädel notes. “Soteria is based on a CAN Bus system, which is very robust and uses standard cabling; this avoids commissioning and operating issues.” The Soteria system consists of a control cabinet with a touch-screen control panel located in the steering gear compartment, and two further touch-screen panels in the engine control room and on the bridge. i. www.macgregor.com

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AncoferWaldram Steelplates bv P.O. Box 190 4900 AD Oosterhout The Netherlands T +31 (0)162 491 512 E joost.van.dijk@aws.dillinger.biz Contact: Mr Joost van Dijk AncoferWaldram Steelplates is a specialised supplier of heavy carbon steel plates and profiled parts since more than 35 years. The combination of comprehensive stocks of over 35,000 tons of heavy carbon steel plates plus the sophisticated profiling plant gives AWS a decisive lead in experience, product range and customer service.

CHEMETALL B.V. IJsselstraat 41 5347 KG Oss, The Netherlands T +31 (0)412 681 888 E ampak@chemetall.com I www.chemetall.com Ampak cathodic protection is a product group within the surface treatment business unit of the Chemetall group, based in Oss, The Netherlands. Ampak is specialized in the design, production and application of cathodic protection and anti-fouling systems. Our systems are mainly supplied to the marine and offshore industry. Ampak is a prime producer of zinc, aluminium and magnesium alloy anodes at its own foundry. Ampak also manufactures impressed current and anti-fouling systems to customer specification and requirements. We maintain strict quality control procedures, which has enabled us to maintain our distinct reputation as a leading and worldwide supplier of corrosion prevention systems. AMPAK, your worldwide specialist in cathodic protection.

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Cramm HLS BV P.O. Box 510, 8901 BH Leeuwarden De seize 7, 9041 VC Berlikum The Netherlands T +31 (0)518 461 600 F +31 (0)518 460 802 E info@heligrid.nl I www.heligrid.nl Contact: Paul Boelens p.boelens@ heligrid.nl As sister-company of Cramm Yachting Systems (www.cramm.nl) Cramm HLS is delivery equipment for safe and secure landing/ approaching to a ship. One of the products is het Helicopter Landing Grid (heligrid) which is for landing of a helicopter to a ship deck.

DBR BV Lelystraat 53 – NL-3364 AH P.O. Box 1039 – NL-3360 BA Sliedrecht – The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 613 200 F +31 (0)184 612 654 E info@dbr-bv.nl I www.dbr-bv.nl Contact: H.J. Hafkamp DBR BV is the Dutch specialist in diesel and gas generator sets up to 4,000kVA, pumps and diesel pump sets up to 2,000kW in the oil and gas, wind farm, dredging and shipping industry worldwide. The well-engineered generator and pump sets are custom-built and assembled by DBR in accordance to high quality offshore standards and marine classification rules.

Emigreen B.V. Parabool 111, 3364 DH Sliedrecht The Netherlands T +31 (0)184 415 317 F +31 (0)184 415 582 E info@emigreen.eu I www.emigreen.eu Contact: Niko J. Dalpis

Emission Control Technology Emigreen produces customised, integrated emission control solutions, for, among others, the maritime sector. Emigreen also provides services including design, specification, production, installation instruction, training and aftersales. Emigreen has expertise in emission control technologies, flow dynamics, thermodynamics and noise and vibration control. Emigreen develops and tests components including catalytic converters, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and related instrumentation. The Emigreen Alfa Alfa burner assisted soot filter system has set the standard for others to beat. All Emigreen solutions are highly efficient, highly reliable and highly controllable, whether designed for an inland barge, shortsea carrier or luxury yacht. Emigreen links science and the market

Gebhard Electro Innovatiepark 14, 4906 AA Oosterhout PB 61, 4900 AB Oosterhout The Netherlands T +31 (0)162 452 888 F +31 (0)162 433 761 E info@gebhard.nl I www.gebhard.nl Contact: Ton Versluis / Richard van de Wiel Gebhard Electro is a globally operating company specialised in the design, production, installation and maintenance of electrical systems for the maritime shipping industry. We collaborate with leading shipyards on every continent. Gebhard Electro has been specialised in the high-tech world of shipbuilding since 1946. Our activities vary greatly: from just one specific task to the execution of entire projects or the management and co-ordination of all activities of all participating contractors. From our own facility in China we are in a position to deliver at competitive rates. Gebhard Electro, your one-stopshop for development / engineering / production / installation / repair service

Klay Instruments b.v. P.O. Box 13 7990 AA Dwingeloo The Netherlands T +31 (0)521 591 550 E info@klay.nl I www.klay.nl Klay Instruments is a Dutch manufacturer of ‘All Stainless Steel’ Pressure- and Level transmitters for the Marine & shipbuilding. All our transmitters are ATEX and IECEx Ex ia certified and have five different Marine Type Approvals. Our Pressure transmitters are available in threaded and Flanged process connections with flush diaphragm for all pressure applications. The available accuracies are 0.2% (series 8000) or 0.1% (series 2000). For Level measurement we manufacture Compact transmitters (series 8000 and 2000) and submersible level transmitters (series Hydrobar). Typical applications: – Ballast Level – Oil / HFO and (waste) water level – Manifold pressure More than 30 years experience in the Marine and shipbuilding industry !

Kramer Marine Engineering BV Houtkopersstraat 46 3334 KD Zwijndrecht The Netherlands T +31 (0)78 61 00 112 F +31 (0)78 61 03 966 E info@kmebv.nl I www.kmebv.nl Contact: Marco Kramer Kramer Marine Engineering is a naval architecture and marine engineering company servicing a wide range of clients and shipyards. The service we provide includes concept design up to production information including cutting files. Our vast experience ranges from small workboats, fishing vessels, inland barges and tugs to large ferries and mega yachts. Kramer Marine Engineering also has experience in dredging vessels and offshore modules. We are flexible and have S BI 2014 | Vo l u me 8 | I s s u e 4 | 8 5

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Launch to launch and success with the delivery of technically and It’s been another strong year for Dutch shipbuilding with many successes to report on – some commercially innovative solutions to the present day. The first copy of the book was presented to the Mayor of which are covered within these very pages. One shipbuilder in particular stands out this year, however or Rotterdam, Mr Ahmed Aboutaleb, at the city’s Maritime Museum. – IHC Merwede, recently renamed as Royal IHC. I’ve borne witness to some of this tradition in-theThe company has much to celebrate, including making myself this year, having attended a launch of having the term Koninklijk – meaning Royal – another kind – that of the selfbestowed upon it by His propelled cutter suction dredger Majesty King WillemAl Bahar at Royal IHC’s Kinderdijk Alexander of the Netherlands. premises. Mr Van Hemmen, the Mayor The company say they were of Sliedrecht, where Royal IHC awarded the contract to build is headquartered, delivered The Netherlands’ proud this vessel due to their track the accolade to the company’s CEO Bram Roelse. As well as reputation… guarantees record – including the delivery of stationary cutter suction vessel the new name, Royal IHC will that there will always be Al Sakab for the same client, use the Royal Crown of the Netherlands in their corporate a place for its shipbuilders. Saudi Arabia’s Huta Marine. And there, in a nutshell, is the identity. Dutch shipbuilding industry’s key to success. Whilst it At the same time, the company celebrated may be possible to build a vessel cheaper elsewhere, 70 years under the name IHC. The roots of the organisation actually stretch back over 325 years – the the Netherlands’ proud reputation for innovation, granting of the Royal accolade is usually only made to quality, timeliness and reliability guarantees that there will always be a place for its shipbuilders in the companies with 100 years standing or more. It was in international marketplace. 1943, however, that the six shipyards that originally made up IHC came together as Industrieele Handels Combinatie Holland. To mark the event the company has recently launched a book, entitled 70 Years IHC Merwede. Written by maritime historian Dr Joke Korteweg, Vincent Vinkoert the book charts the company’s navigation of various Vincent@ynfpublishers.com challenges over the years, ensuring its survival 8 8 | S B I 2 0 1 4 | Vo l um e 8 | Issue 4

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